First 2 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 found in Philippines

The Philippines Health Department said on Wednesday that the first two imported cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been detected in the country. The two Omicron-positive individuals, who arrived in the country from Nigeria and Japan, are currently isolated in a quarantine facility, the department said. One traveller was reported to be fully vaccinated, while the other wasn't.